Dawson scored a game-high 21 points to go with five rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal in Trine's road win over No. 5 Hope Jan. 2, giving the Thunder the outright lead in the MIAA standings. Dawson converted on her first six field goal attempts of the game and finished 9-of-14 from the field. Dawson then added nine points and six rebounds in 21 minutes in Trine's 82-42 win at Olivet Jan. 5.